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R180 ESU

1998 Fiat Cinquecento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,809 mi
Last recorded39,809 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Cinquecento57,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 ESU
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general undercarriage surface corrosion

slight oil leak

slight scores on outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general undercarriage surface corrosion

slight scores on outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,342 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion at n/s rear inner wheel arch

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 22 Apr 2008 39,342 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corosion at n/s rear inner wheel arch

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

slight cut on offside rear tyre outer sidewall and slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,474 miles

advise = o/s/r brake binding slightly..

Pass 29 Apr 2005 36,115 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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R180 ESU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R180 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R180 ESU is a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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